Description
What is Cocoa Butter?
Cocoa Butter is a rich, plant-based butter extracted from the cacao beans of the cacao tree (Theobroma Cacao). The Latin name literally means "food of the gods", a name given to this tree by the ancient Aztecs because they associated cacao with the god of rain and fertility. Our Cocoa Butter is certified organic and unrefined, which allows it to retain its distinctive, light chocolate fragrance.
In the 16th century, the Spanish conquistador Fernando Cortez brought large quantities of cacao beans to Europe for the first time. It was not until 1828 that Amsterdam-based chocolatier Casparus van Houten discovered how to separate the fat from the cacao beans from the cocoa powder. This separation became the basis for chocolate production as we know it today, and at the same time created the pure cocoa butter that is so beloved in cosmetics.
How does Cocoa Butter work on the skin?
Cocoa Butter is firm and brittle at room temperature, and melts from around 35°C, which is exactly at skin temperature. A property that makes it particularly suitable for products such as lip balm and massage bars, which must be solid enough to hold their shape and yet melt smoothly when they come into contact with the skin.
The butter is rich in oleic acid, stearic acid and palmitic acid, and naturally contains vitamin K, vitamin E and polyphenols. Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant and helps protect the skin against free radicals and premature skin aging. Vitamin K supports the skin and contributes to suppleness. Polyphenols are a group of powerful antioxidants.
Benefits of Cocoa Butter
Intensely nourishing and hydrating
A rich, occlusive butter that nourishes the skin and helps retain moisture. Especially good on dry, dull or winter skin.
Rich in antioxidants
Vitamin E and polyphenols help protect the skin against free radicals and contribute to a youthful appearance.
Perfect melting point for lip balm and massage bars
Firm at room temperature, melts on the skin. An ideal butter for stick formulas, lip care and body butters.
Delicious, natural fragrance
The unrefined cocoa butter has a light chocolate-like fragrance that provides a pleasant aromatic layer to homemade skincare without synthetic perfume.
Pro-age
The combination of vitamin E, vitamin K and polyphenols helps combat premature skin aging and keeps the skin young and supple.
How to use Cocoa Butter?
Directly from the jar
Take a piece of Cocoa Butter in your hand and rub it over your skin, especially good after showering. Due to the warmth of a freshly showered body, the butter melts easily and absorbs well. Pay extra attention to dry, dull areas such as elbows, knees and heels.
In a lip balm
Melt Cocoa Butter in a water bath and mix with a carrier oil of your choice (such as Jojoba Oil) and optionally a little Beeswax for structure. Pour into an empty lip balm stick or small jar and let cool.
In a massage bar
Melt Cocoa Butter together with a carrier oil and optionally other butters or waxes. Pour into an ice cube tray or silicone mold, let cool and you have solid massage bars that melt on the skin.
In a whipped body butter
Combine Cocoa Butter with Shea Butter and a carrier oil in a water bath, cool down and whip until a creamy, fluffy texture. Gives a rich body butter with a light chocolate fragrance.
In a body bar or lotion bar
Due to its firm structure, Cocoa Butter is a fine base for solid bars that hold their shape at room temperature and melt on the skin.
Tips for using Cocoa Butter
- Store Cocoa Butter at room temperature, away from direct sunlight. Not in the refrigerator, as cold makes the butter too hard and brittle.
- The butter is crumbly and hard at room temperature. For processing in a formula, first melt in a water bath on low heat.
- Cooling quickly with continuous stirring prevents granulation when solidifying.
- Always close the jar or packaging tightly after use to limit oxidation.
Points to note
Cocoa Butter is generally well tolerated by all skin types. If in doubt or with sensitive skin, test first on a small area of skin and wait 24 hours. Keep out of reach of children.
Cruelty free
Vegan
Organic
Free from (synthetic) fragrance
Usage
Usage instructions
For the preparation of cosmetics and care products.
Shelf life (from production date)
12 months
Ingredients
Ingredients
Cocoa Butter
INCI
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Raw material
Substance
Butter
Origin
Peru
Consistency
Hard
Color
Light yellow to Yellow
Scent
Cocoa
Soluble in
Oil|Alcohol
EWG score (Lower = better)
100% natural
Vegetarian
Vegan
Cruelty free
Organic
Unrefined
Fair trade
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Alcohol free
Free from (synthetic) fragrance
Free from preservatives
Free from mineral oils (petroleum derivatives)
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Free from phthalates, parabens, mineral oils, nanoparticles, SLS, triclosan, talc, silicones, aluminium, Bisphenols (BPA), PEG's, DEA, TEA, MEA
Shelf life (from production date)
12 maanden
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Manufacturer
Natural Heroes B.V., Rijnzathe 6, 3454 PV Utrecht, Nederland, support@naturalheroes.nl
